Legislation expanding on-farm poultry processing in Illinois has been signed into law. State Senator Sally Turner says the update to the Illinois Meat and Poultry Inspection Act allows farmers to process up to 7,500 birds annually on the farm. “We have these chicken farmers out there that aren’t able to get their product processed.” She…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices steady to higher Monday
Cash dairy prices were steady to higher Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.57. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0050 at $1.6950. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6925 to $1.6950. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.70. No sales were recorded. Butter prices…… Continue Reading
USDA reports strong export inspections for U.S. corn
The USDA says that as of the week ending September 4th, corn export inspections are ahead of the pace need to meet expectations for the current marketing year. The 2025/26 marketing year began June 1st for wheat and September 1st for corn, sorghum, and soybeans. The USDA’s next round of supply and demand estimates is…… Continue Reading
Missouri Agricultural Leadership of Tomorrow
Sign-up is underway for the 21st class of the Missouri Agricultural Leadership of Tomorrow program. Executive Director Lucinda McRoberts says this is the premier leadership development opportunity for ag professionals. The post Missouri Agricultural Leadership of Tomorrow appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Incoming NCGA president says financial outlook in the crop sector is concerning
The incoming president of the National Corn Growers Association says the financial outlook in the crop sector is concerning. “We’re worried about where our growers are going to be next year with these high input prices and how we’re going to get by,” he says. South Central Ohio farmer Jed Bower says increasing market demand…… Continue Reading
Red crown rot confirmations continue to rise
A Channel seed salesman in eastern Illinois says red crown rot is becoming more prevalent in soybeans. Chris Heller, who’s based in Coles County, tells Brownfield, “In the soybean crop, we continue to see more red crown rot than we’ve seen in the past.” He says, “It’s not a new disease, but kind of newer…… Continue Reading
Choosing Forage Quality Products
Brevant Seeds retail business manager Andy Zalar says the Forage Quality lineup is all about tonnage, digestibility, and starch. He tells Brownfield Forage Quality products are not only strong in those categories, they also have great grain yield, giving farmers more flexibility. The post Choosing Forage Quality Products appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
NCGA expanding national mycotoxin research efforts
The National Corn Growers Association is expanding its mycotoxin research efforts to help reduce the economic impact for farmers. Sarah McKay, director of research and market development, says vomitoxin continues to be a concern for growers across the Eastern Corn Belt. “From the producers’ end, they may lose a portion of their yield and crop…… Continue Reading
Considering temporary grain storage
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says the potential for a large corn crop has farmers searching for temporary storage. Ben Brown tells Brownfield “several people have asked me about the economic viability of bag storage, trying to come up with temporary options to hold product.” He says the economic viability of grain…… Continue Reading
Soybeans lower to finish the week
Soybeans fell again on Friday. November beans were down 6 cents at $10.27. China was absent again from this week’s Export Sales report, and the market didn’t lose sight of that. The USDA reported two sizable sales of soybeans to unknown destinations early on Friday. With continued dry weather, the trade is looking ahead to…… Continue Reading
